George Broughton


George Broughton was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Leeds and Hunslet F.C., as a, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Playing career

International honours

George Broughton won a cap for England while at Leeds in 1924 against Other Nationalities.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

George Broughton played in Hunslet's 11-5 victory over Widnes in the 1933–34 Challenge Cup Final during the 1933–34 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 5 May 1934, in front of a crowd of 41,280.

County Cup Final appearances

George Broughton played, i.e. number 2, in the Hunslet FC's 7-13 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1929–30 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1929–30 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 30 November 1929, in front of a crowd of 11,000.

Club career

George Broughton made his début for Leeds against Barrow at Little Park Roose, Barrow-in-Furness on Wednesday 5 September 1923.

Genealogical Information

George Broughton was the father of the rugby league footballer; George Broughton Jr.